Shares of Shake Shack more than doubled during its initial day of trading in New York on Friday, putting a nearly $2 billion price tag on the once humble hot dog cart in Manhattan’s Madison Square Park.
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Shake Shack founder Danny Meyer, centre, is photographed during his company’s debut on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange. Brendan McDermid / Reuters -
Shake Shack founder Danny Meyer, third right, and Shake Shack chief executive Randy Garutti ring the opening bell at the New York Stock Exchange to celebrate the hamburger chain's initial public offering. Brendan McDermid / Reuters -
Free Shake Shack hamburgers are given out outside of the New York Stock Exchange to celebrate the hamburger chain's trading debut. Spencer Platt / Getty Images / AFP -
Shake Shack has become a 63-restaurant business with outlets in London, Dubai, Turkey and Las Vegas since starting out as a hotdog cart in New York’s Madison Square Park. Brendan McDermid / Reuters -
Shake Shack founder Danny Meyer rings a ceremonial bell during the company’s trading debut on the New York Stock Exchange. Brendan McDermid / Reuters -
People queue for free Shake Shack hamburgers outside the New York Stock Exchange during the burger company’s trading debut. Spencer Platt / Getty Images / AFP -
A cheeseburger and french fries are served up at a Shake Shack restaurant in Chicago. Scott Olson / Getty Images / AFP -
A signage New York Shack Exchange is displayed on the facade of the New York Stock Exchange to celebrate the trading debut of Shake Shack. Brendan McDermid / Reuters
Shake Shack shares more than double in market debut — in pictures
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